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1 Dangi - Baldat Balkh Mint ND
| Copper | 5.0 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Timurid Empire (Mongol States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Dangi (7⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1370-1507) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.0 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#380173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Unabridged legend: في التاريخ ستين وثا من مائة
Translation: In history, the year 60 and 800.
Comment
Supposed to have been minted from 860-900 AH (1456-1495 AD) by the Baldat Balkh mint in current-day Afghanistan. May also be attributed as a Afghan Civic copper dangi.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Dangi - Baldat Balkh Mint ND from Timurid Empire (Mongol States) made of Copper weighing 5.0 g is that it features an inscription in the Mongolian language, which was used by the Timurid Empire during the reign of Timur (also known as Tamerlane) in the 14th century. The inscription includes the name of the mint, "Baldat Balkh," and the date of minting, "ND" (which stands for "No Date"), as well as other symbols and markings that were used to authenticate the coin. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during the Timurid Empire, and its inscription provides a unique glimpse into the language and culture of the Mongolian people during this time period.
